Link: connectionRecall 94V-244 · Ford vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 94V-244 covers 560 Ford vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 1994.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5602 models

ReportedDec 12, 1994Owners notified Feb 10, 1995

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 94V244000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE DRAG LINK INSTALLED CAN CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE I-BEAM UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME CONDITIONS. THIS DRAG LINK WAS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED ON "LOW PROFILE" VEHICLES.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT DRAG LINK ON THE VEHICLES.

SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; DRAG LINK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH LOW PROFILE OPTION, 6,000 LB. OR7,000 LB. RATED FRONT AXLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ford F7001995

Ford F8001995

Built from March 1, 1994 to October 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.